2008 Dragstrip predictions, lets here'em
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Le Mans Master
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2008 Dragstrip predictions, lets here'em
Lets see who plans on running what times/mph at the track. If you like throw in what is going to better the time versus last year with your previous best. Just to pass some time till the weather comes our way.
Me
Prev- 11.02@126.65mph with 1.51 60ft
2008- 10.89@127.0xmph with 1.47 60ft-4.3x 330ft,6.9xx 1/8th at 99mph
Whats gonna help me hopefully.
New ET streets versus old worn out ones
Slightly changed tune bottom only the low end but hey who knows
I'll be able to hotlap due to roll bar,firejacket and harness
2005 C6 trans to be put in soon will help with shifting-same gear ratios though
New plug wires LOL! Shut up it could help...
Raising the car up for better weight transfer hopefully
Me
Prev- 11.02@126.65mph with 1.51 60ft
2008- 10.89@127.0xmph with 1.47 60ft-4.3x 330ft,6.9xx 1/8th at 99mph
Whats gonna help me hopefully.
New ET streets versus old worn out ones
Slightly changed tune bottom only the low end but hey who knows
I'll be able to hotlap due to roll bar,firejacket and harness
2005 C6 trans to be put in soon will help with shifting-same gear ratios though
New plug wires LOL! Shut up it could help...
Raising the car up for better weight transfer hopefully
Drifting
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Mid 10's @ mid 130 mph - 1.55 60' . Not too aggressive on the launch,trying to avoid breakage for as long as possible. Would like to run Pro Comp (8.99 - 10.99) at heads up night - Miland Dragway first Friday of every month (May through October). The Pro Comp class gives us slower guys a chance to have some fun on the same night with the big boys - all motor - drag radical - outlaw 10.5 and the run what ya brung dudes. 
Lets get it on,THIS **** BUCKET WINTER IS KILLING ME!!! 
Lets get it on,THIS **** BUCKET WINTER IS KILLING ME!!!
Burning Brakes
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Le Mans Master
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11.5 @ 122 with a 1.6XX short time during the new Vette Doctors sponsored Pro 11.5 Index and on-going ECS Corvette Challenge at E-town this year with a newly freshened LS6 installed by Carmen, Dennis and the crew replacing the still good, but tired 75,000 mile LS1 
Also wanna get some of that Vette Doctors Contingency money they have so generously offered ($250) for any one who wins with $1,000 of Vette Doctors installations and showing their name on the windshield.
It's not too late to get some work and signup. Check it out at www.corvettechallenge.info Tell em Ed sent ya.....
Hope to see ya there
Ed
Also wanna get some of that Vette Doctors Contingency money they have so generously offered ($250) for any one who wins with $1,000 of Vette Doctors installations and showing their name on the windshield.
It's not too late to get some work and signup. Check it out at www.corvettechallenge.info Tell em Ed sent ya.....
Hope to see ya there
Ed
Last edited by mowton; Mar 8, 2008 at 08:41 AM.
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Le Mans Master
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Brand new 2005 Transmission is HERE!!!!!!!!!!! 
Hoping to install within 2weeks and by then the bar,harness, will all be ready for GO!!!
March 22nd or 29th Saturday test and tune I HOPE!!!
Hoping to install within 2weeks and by then the bar,harness, will all be ready for GO!!!March 22nd or 29th Saturday test and tune I HOPE!!!
Le Mans Master
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From: Winter Park FL
What is involved in dropping an 05 trans in your car? Is it just a direct bolt in project?
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Le Mans Master
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Direct bolt in, just has steel shift forks, compressed carbon blocker rings, better centering mechanism, lead tipped 1-2-3-4 gears. I'm hoping with this being the case i hope to be able to really shift the car this year and make something come together. I'm adding 50lbs to the car so I need to improve with driving alone .20 i'm figuring. I hope this all comes together so I can keep on saying... "FASTER THAN NICHOLBAG"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!
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11's for sure. My 125 trap speed says so. Now I just have to launch the freaking thing.
Drifting
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Gateway Int. Raceway - Rained out for opening 3-15-08..
Goal for 2008 is to go faster....
On 10-16-08, my last run of the year, A4 Arctic White went 12.361 at 111.02. Still has the 2:73 gear and stock LS1 (original tune) with only intake and exhaust bolt-ons.
First step this year is to practice... to get that 12.36 back.
Second step will be a tune...goal is 11.999 with the 2:73.
Any tweaking ideas?
Third step is 3:42 differential and into the 11's.
Thanks
Mark
On 10-16-08, my last run of the year, A4 Arctic White went 12.361 at 111.02. Still has the 2:73 gear and stock LS1 (original tune) with only intake and exhaust bolt-ons.
First step this year is to practice... to get that 12.36 back.
Second step will be a tune...goal is 11.999 with the 2:73.
Any tweaking ideas?
Third step is 3:42 differential and into the 11's.
Thanks
Mark
Last edited by Mark-44; Mar 24, 2008 at 06:39 PM. Reason: correct
